Mar 31, 2025
Equanimity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a mental fortress. It’s the art of letting experiences—both the sweet and the bitter—arrive and depart without shaking our inner calm. Just like a chocolate craving that pulls at our desires, attachment disrupts our peace. But what if we could observe that craving like...
Mar 24, 2025
Panic is never a solution. In moments of crisis or uncertainty, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and reactive. By cultivating equanimity, we can sidestep panic and instead approach challenges with a level head. This doesn’t mean we ignore our feelings but rather that we create a mental framework that allows us to...
Mar 17, 2025
Recognizing that anger is one of the unskillful roots that hinder our spiritual practice, Margaret emphasizes the importance of transforming negative emotions into goodwill, compassion, and equanimity.
The heart of this episode centers around five effective strategies to combat feelings of hatred: 1. Develop...
Mar 10, 2025
Drawing on Buddhist teachings and personal insights, Margaret invites listeners to reflect on the tumultuous nature of modern life and how we can navigate it with grace and wisdom. As she examines the challenges posed by political division, she emphasizes the importance of maintaining our core values of compassion...
Mar 3, 2025
Contrary to common perceptions of equanimity as mere passive acceptance, this episode unpacks its nature as an active, skillful engagement with life's trials and tribulations. Through a captivating story of a monk and his experience in a partially roofed hut, listeners are invited to explore how mindful responses to...